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PTC News Desk: Parvinder Singh Jhotta, who led an anti-drug task force in Mansa, Punjab, was shot dead by a medical store owner on Tuesday morning, according to preliminary reports. The bullets were fired from close range and reportedly passed through his body.
One of Jhotta’s associates was also seriously injured in the incident. After learning about the murder, a large police force reached the spot. Meanwhile, Jhotta’s supporters began gathering at his residence.
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According to initial information, Jhotta visited the medical store and questioned the owner about who had sold drugs to a person earlier that morning. An argument reportedly broke out over the issue, following which the store owner allegedly shot Jhotta.
After the shooting, the medical store was shut, and the owner reportedly fled the scene.
Jhotta had been actively opposing drug abuse and drug sales in Mansa for a long time. He reportedly tried to stop the sale of drugs and also confronted people allegedly involved in the trade. These efforts had led to several disputes in the past.
At his initiative, several village panchayats had also passed resolutions against drug abuse and trafficking.